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Pinecrest building permits

Miami-Dade County · rules last read 2026-10-13

The 9th Edition (2026) of the Florida Building Code takes effect Dec 31, 2026: applications submitted from that day must comply with it. Product approvals: Miami-Dade applies an NOA whose drawings name a code edition only to permits under that edition, so applications from Dec 31, 2026 need NOA revisions approved for the 9th Edition. From Jan 1, 2027 every underlayment under roof tile needs its own NOA (the yellow-stripe prescriptive option ends), and hip and ridge shingles need an NOA showing the UL 2375 test or the prescriptive cement attachment (Miami-Dade Product Control notices of July 31, 2026). Upload each NOA as downloaded from Product Control: its own pages and every stamped drawing sheet.

Roof replacement / re-roof

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Forms we fill for you

Fee for a $24,000 job: about $1,037 fee schedule (PDF) · effective 01/04/2021

Window and exterior door replacement

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Fee for a $18,000 job: about $386 fee schedule (PDF) · effective 01/04/2021

Hurricane shutters / storm panels

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Fee for a $8,000 job: about $375 fee schedule (PDF) · effective 01/04/2021

Garage door replacement

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Fee for a $4,500 job: about $375 fee schedule (PDF) · effective 01/04/2021

A/C changeout (like for like)

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $15,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Limits

A/C unit distance to the property line5 ft

Fee for a $9,000 job: about $200 fee schedule (PDF) · effective 01/04/2021

Water heater

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Fee for a $1,800 job: about $200 fee schedule (PDF) · effective 01/04/2021

Fence / gate

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Limits

Maximum fence height6 ft

Fee for a $6,000 job: about $550 fee schedule (PDF) · effective 01/04/2021

Shed / accessory storage structure

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Limits

Maximum shed height18 ft
Detached accessory buildings: 14 ft at a 15 ft setback, 18 ft at 20 ft.
Shed setback, side and rear5 ft
Utility sheds up to 100 sq ft and 8 ft: rear and interior side 5 ft; larger sheds meet the district's accessory structure setbacks.
Maximum shed area inside the house setbacks100 sq ft
Utility sheds up to 100 sq ft and 8 ft may use the reduced shed setbacks (5 ft rear and interior side, 10 ft from the house); larger sheds meet the accessory structure setbacks of the district (Article 4).
Maximum shed height inside the house setbacks8 ft
Utility sheds up to 100 sq ft and 8 ft may use the reduced shed setbacks (5 ft rear and interior side, 10 ft from the house); larger sheds meet the accessory structure setbacks of the district (Article 4).
Shed distance from the house10 ft
10 ft from the house and other structures.

Fee for a $7,000 job: about $127 fee schedule (PDF) · effective 01/04/2021

Generator / LP tank

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Limits

Generator distance to the property line5 ft
Pads in all districts
Generator pad setback5 ft from property lines
Screening around the generatorRequired (wall, fence or hedge)
From view, by a wall or hedge

Fee for a $14,000 job: about $605 fee schedule (PDF) · effective 01/04/2021

Swimming pool / spa (new)

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Limits

Pool setback, side5 ft to 20 ft
No pool-specific property-line setback: pools at least 7.5 ft from any building foundation (5.7(b)); accessory structures meet setbacks (5.7(a)); the district tables' 'Accessory—General' row (its F.A.R. note covers uncovered swimming pools) and the...
Pool setback, rear5 ft to 15 ft
No pool-specific property-line setback: pools at least 7.5 ft from any building foundation (5.7(b)); accessory structures meet setbacks (5.7(a)); the district tables' 'Accessory—General' row (its F.A.R. note covers uncovered swimming pools) and the...

Fee for a $60,000 job: about $820 fee schedule (PDF) · effective 01/04/2021

Solar PV

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Fee for a $28,000 job: about $1,210 fee schedule (PDF) · effective 01/04/2021

Driveway / pavers / walkway / approach

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Fee for a $9,000 job: about $396 fee schedule (PDF) · effective 01/04/2021

Interior remodel / alteration (incl kitchen/bath/flooring)

What to submit

Depends on your job

When the job value is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement must be recorded, posted at the job and a copy filed with the building department before the first inspection (F.S. 713.135).

Fee for a $25,000 job: about $1,080 fee schedule (PDF) · effective 01/04/2021

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Built from the building department's own checklists, forms and fee schedules, the county rules and Florida law. Rules change: confirm with the building department before you submit.